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The Red-Necked Phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus as it is scientifically known, belongs to the Scolopacidae family. Phalaropes come from the French word phalarope and the scientific name Phalaropus is derived from the ancient greek phalaris meaning coot and pous meaning foot and Lobatus is Latin for lobed. It was initially known as Northern Phalarope. It is found in the Arctic tundra, around Britain, and in the non-breeding season, they can be found in parts of South America, in the Arabian sea....

The red zebra cichlid is an attractive cichlid species whose scientific name is Maylandia estherae (previously known as Pseudotropheus estherae). This stunning fish is also known by names such as Esther Grant’s zebra, orange zebra cichlid, orange-blue mouth breeder, false zebra Mbuna, orange zebra, red zebra, Mbuna, and Tilapia zebra. It’s a member of the Mbuna group that comprises 13 genera of aggressive and active Mbuna cichlids. ‘Mbuna’ refers to rock-dwelling and rockfish, describing the environment of these Cichlids....

The Samoyed is a breed of dog that originated from Siberia and Russia ages ago. The origin of this breed predates the origin of modern dogs. They were a working dog breed named after the nomadic Samoyede people that bred them. These nomadic humans bred the Samoyeds to help them hunt, pull sled, and herd reindeer. Samoyeds are known for their thick white coat and happy disposition. This thick coat is an evolutionary advantage that helps them maintain proper body temperature in the harshest cold....

In the late 19th century, ornithologists knew little of the variation of these cryptic birds, and with every new taxonomic unit being described, a few differences between the Old World and the New World scops owl came into the limelight. These birds are considered to be closely related to screech owls. They belong to the genus Otus. Otus is the largest genus of owls as they have 45 species under them....

A genus of herbivore lizards, the Uromastyx genus is commonly known as spiny-tailed lizards. These lizards are widely distributed in several countries across Africa and Asia. The species found in Asia has been moved to another genus known as Saara. A few species of spiny-tailed lizards are Egyptian spiny-tailed lizards, Saharan spiny-tailed lizards, and Indian spiny-tailed lizards.These spiny lizards are commonly found in sandy, olive, and yellowish-brown colors. The color of the body generally depends on the temperature as lizards become dull and dark in colder months while they appear lighter while basking in the heat....

The strawberry finch (Amandava amandava), also known as the red munia or the red avadavat, is a sparrow-sized bird with a spectacular bright red plumage speckled with white spots. However, the signature look of the males of the species is only temporary and worn only during the breeding season. Once the breeding season is over, the males take on a plainer and duller look like the female strawberry finches.Native throughout South and Southeast Asia, these species of finches are most common in the tropical regions of Northwestern and Central India....

A toy poodle belongs to the poodle breed that comes in three varieties, including toy poodles, standard poodles, and miniature poodles. The poodle is the national dog of France and is known as Caniche which means a ‘duck dog’. The toy poodle is regarded as the smallest among the poodle breed but shares the same temperamental and physical features as others belonging to the poodle breed. They are highly intelligent, smart, outgoing, and easy to train dogs that are great for being a family pet....

Gordon Lightfoot Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Ontaria, Canada Age 85 years old Birth Date November 16 1938 Gordon Lightfoot Facts Child Star? no Occupation Musician Education & Qualifications Westlake College Net Worth $40,000,000 Current Partner Kim Hasse Children Fred Lightfoot, Ingrid Lightfoot, Eric Lightfoot, Gaylen McGee, Meredith Lightfoot, Miles Lightfoot Parents Jessie Trill Lightfoot, Gordon Lightfoot Sr. Siblings Beverly About Gordon Lightfoot When we talk about folk-pop and how it was designed during the ’60s and ’70s, we need to mention Gordon Lightfoot....

Hope Sandoval Birthday Highlights Birth Name Hope Sandoval Place Of Birth Los Angeles, USA Age 57 years old Birth Date June 24 1966 Hope Sandoval Facts Child Star? no Occupation Singer, Song writer Education & Qualifications Mark Keppel High School, Alhambra Net Worth $3,000,000 About Hope SandovalHope Sandoval was born on June 24, 1966, in Los Angeles, California.She was brought up by her mother who worked in a potato chips manufacturing company and her father, who was a butcher....

James Newton Howard Birthday Highlights Birth Name James Newton Howard Place Of Birth Los Angeles, United States Age 72 years old Birth Date June 9 1951 James Newton Howard Facts Child Star? no Occupation Film Score Composer, Orchestrator, Composer, Musician, Songwriter Education & Qualifications University of Southern California Net Worth $50,000,000 Current Partner Sophie Howard Children Hayden Howard, Jackson Howard Parents Dora Grisinsky, Harry Horner About James Newton Howard James Newton Howard is a highly-talented soundtrack creator born on June 9, 1951, in Los Angeles, California....

Philip V of Spain Birthday Highlights Birth Name Philippe Place Of Birth Versailles, France Age 340 years old Birth Date December 19 1683 Philip V of Spain Facts Child Star? no Occupation King of Spain Education & Qualifications Current Partner Elizabeth Parents Louis, Grand Dauphin,Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria Siblings Duke of Burgundy and Charles, Duke of Berry About Philip V of Spain Philip V is a well-known king of Spain and the first Bourbon king....

One of the greatest film series ever crafted was Star Wars.Every scene of the series shows exhilarating advancement in the airplay, with fresh releases, redesigns, and retcons introduced since 2015, the newest being ‘Solo: A Star Wars’ movie Story from May 2018. The best Star Wars movie since the first new trilogy was ‘Rogue One’.So do you think you are the biggest fan of the Jedi? Try out this ‘Rogue One’ trivia with questions ranging from Darth Vader and Obi Wan to the great battles of Scarif....

If you’re someone who’s obsessed with funny French puns, then you’ve landed on the right article!The French language is a product of the Gallo-Romance division of the Romance language tree. It is a part of the collection of languages that have been derived from Latin, a group that includes Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.The French language is spoken commonly throughout the world, especially in regions surrounding Switzerland, Belgium, North Africa, and in various provinces of Canada....

Bernard Lagat Birthday Highlights Birth Name Bernard Lagat Place Of Birth Kapsabet, Kenya Age 49 years old Birth Date December 11 1974 Bernard Lagat Facts Child Star? no Occupation Runner Education & Qualifications Washington State University Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Gladys Tom Lagat Children Gianna, Miika Parents Marsalina Leting, Richard Leting Siblings Irine, Violah, Tecla, Evertine, Mary, Angelina, Nathan, William, Robert About Bernard LagatBernard Kipchirchir Lagat is a middle and long-distance runner born on December 12, 1974....

Bob Dole Birthday Highlights Birth Name Robert Dole Place Of Birth Russell, USA Age 100 years old Birth Date July 21 1923 Bob Dole Facts Child Star? no Occupation American Politician, Lawyer Education & Qualifications Washburn University Net Worth $40,000,000 Current Partner Elizabeth Dole Children Robin Dole Parents Bina M. Dole, Doran Ray Dole Siblings Kenny, Gloria, Norma About Bob DoleRobert Joseph Dole, commonly known as Bob Dole, was an American politician and lawyer who represented Kansas in the United States Senate (1969-1996)....

Bruce Dern Birthday Highlights Birth Name Bruce MacLeish Dern Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA Age 87 years old Birth Date June 3 1936 Bruce Dern Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Net Worth $2,000,000 Current Partner Andrea Beckett Children Diane Elizabeth Dern, Laura Dern Parents John Dern, Jean MacLeish About Bruce Dern Bruce MacLeish Dern is a popular American actor who is best known for portraying villainous characters in several films....

Darryl Worley Birthday Highlights Birth Name Darryl Wade Worley Place Of Birth Memphis, USA Age 59 years old Birth Date October 30 1964 Darryl Worley Facts Child Star? no Occupation SInger Education & Qualifications University of North Alabama Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Kimberly Lee Perkins Children Savannah Gail Parents Tommy Worley, Bonnie Worley Siblings Tommy Worley, Barry Worley About Darryl WorleyDarryl Wade Worley, the country singer, was born on October 31, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee, the USA....

Faith Jenkins Birthday Highlights Birth Name Faith Elizabeth Lattimore Place Of Birth Louisiana, USA Age 46 years old Birth Date September 20 1977 Faith Jenkins Facts Child Star? no Occupation Legal Commentator, Attorney, Media Personality Education & Qualifications Southern University Law Center Net Worth $2,000,000 Current Partner Kenny Lattimore About Faith JenkinsFaith Jenkins is a well-known American legal commentator, attorney, and media personality.She was born on September 21, 1977, and her full name is Faith Elizabeth Lattimore....

The Australian freshwater crocodile (Scientific name: Crocodylus johnstoni), is a type of wild, freshwater crocodile, whose distribution is endemic to Australia. It has a smaller body than its saltwater counterpart, and is not a known man-eater unlike them, making it less dangerous towards humans. The freshwater crocodile population can be found wallowing in their preferred habitat, freshwater swamps, wetlands, and shallow creeks and rivers, feeding on small animals in order to supplement their carnivorous diet....

Beluga sturgeons (or Huso huso) are known to be one of the largest freshwater fishes in the world. They mostly live in the Caspian sea. The scientific name for a beluga sturgeon is Huso huso. It belongs to the family of Acipenseridae, order of Acipenseriformes, kingdom of Animalia, phylum of Chordata, class of Actinopterygii and the genus of Huso.The people tend to prefer the pure and classic taste of beluga sturgeon caviar, which is why caviar from these sturgeons is expensive....